Chapter Sixty-Seven: Sun Qinwan's Thoughts
Honey is her most prized possession, and she would never let a wolf snatch it away.
This means that for Huo Ran and Jiang Miluo to be together, they must first get past the hurdles of Huo Ran's brother-in-law and his future mother-in-law.
"Alright, you two stop chatting; Honey, let's go, we'll come back next time; if we go too late, we might not be able to buy any chickens or ducks." After giving her many instructions, Jiang's mother left Wutong Academy with Jiang Mi.
Watching his mother and younger sister walk away, Jiang Zhi said with a look of reluctance, "I don't know when I'll be able to see my younger sister again."
Jiang Xuan glanced at her third brother, who looked melancholy, and ruthlessly added, "Mind your own business. If you want to go back sooner, then finish the task the teacher assigned you as soon as possible."
"Second brother, this will be a long time coming." Recalling the arduous task assigned by the Master, the man turned back to Wutong Academy with a bitter face and a dejected look on his face.
…
Just then, a woman dressed in a flamboyant manner brushed past Jiang Mi.
Sun Qinwan stopped, her brows furrowed slightly, and watched Jiang Mi and her mother's departing figures. She murmured to herself, "Why does that face look so familiar?"
Jiang Mi looks completely different now than she did half a month ago. Half a month ago, Jiang Mi was overweight, and even though her face was as big as a pancake, her features were compact and not as delicate as they are now, so Sun Qinwan didn't recognize her.
"I just glanced at that young lady, and she is truly exquisite and a rare beauty. She must be from out of town," Xiao Tao explained from the side. Seeing her mistress's furrowed brows, she showered her with compliments: "Of course, even the most beautiful woman cannot compare to you, Miss."
After being praised like that, Sun Qinwan's face relaxed, and she felt very pleased: "You really know how to talk."
"This servant will tell the truth!"
Sun Qinwan was overjoyed by the flattery, and then asked, "Have you found out for sure that Jiang Xuan will really leave Wutong Academy at this time?"
Mentioning Jiang Xuan brought a blush to her delicate face, like a shy yet yearning young girl experiencing first love.
She fell in love with Jiang Xuan at first sight and then again at second sight; his ethereal beauty, gentle yet aloof, made her unable to resist becoming infatuated with him.
"This servant spent a lot of time finding out that Young Master Jiang and his third brother deliver their written contracts to Wupinzhai at this time every day," Xiao Tao reported truthfully.
The thought of seeing her beloved made Sun Qinwan even more excited; she had finally managed to find out about him.
"But..." Xiao Tao looked at her mistress's jubilant expression and hesitated to speak.
If that news were told to the young lady, I'm afraid...
"Just what?"
"But I've also heard that Young Master Jiang married a village woman. I've heard that she has a very outspoken personality and is quite rude. She's currently staying at her husband's house, not her mother-in-law."
Upon hearing this news, Sun Qinwan's smile vanished instantly; it felt as if she had presented her warm heart to her beloved, only to have it shattered.
But when she thought of Jiang Xuan's face and the gentleness that made her fall for her, Sun Qinwan didn't care: "So what? What's mine is mine; at worst, I'll make that country girl my concubine and I'll be the wife."
Sun Qinwan believed that Jiang Xuan was by no means a fool. She was the daughter of the current county magistrate, a woman of noble status and a favored daughter of heaven. Marrying her would ensure a life of comfort and security. She was someone that no one could compare to. Presumably, the man she had chosen would also make a wise choice.
At this moment, Sun Qinwan had completely forgotten that Jiang Xuan had never spared her even a glance.
“That’s right, she’s just a country girl, how can she compare to you, Miss?” Xiao Tao flattered and fawned over her, while belittling Jiang Xuan’s wife.
"What if that village girl doesn't want to be a concubine and insists on being the principal wife?" another maid interjected.
“Then kill him.” Sun Qinwan’s face was contorted with rage, her eyes filled with malice.
If that woman takes advantage of your kindness, then don't blame her for showing no mercy.
…
At the market.
Many vendors squatted on the street and shouted their wares. Jiang's mother and Jiang Mi bought 125 chickens and 125 ducks each.
As a good woman, how could she ignore the suffering of the people? She should offer appropriate reminders and suggest buying chickens and ducks to reduce the locust population.
[Task Reward: Good Woman Value +50, Second Method to Suppress Locusts]
[Failure Penalty: Good Woman Value -150, Level 2 Electric Shock x5, each lasting 10 minutes]
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mi immediately became displeased: "What if the villagers don't listen to our advice and refuse to buy?"
She had absolutely no credibility in Hongyang Village, and getting the whole village to buy chickens and ducks would be harder than climbing to heaven.
The host only needs to subtly remind and persuade ten people to buy.
Considering Jiang Mi's limited abilities, the system conceded, adding a final comment: "At this rate, it'll probably be ages before you can correct the 'woman's value'."
Jiang Mi was so angry she ground her teeth; this stupid system was mocking her for being incompetent.
Because Jiang Mu had bought a lot of chickens and ducks, the vendor even helped carry them onto Liu Er Gou's oxcart, and didn't forget to promote himself: "If Auntie wants to buy some more chickens, just come to the usual place to find me!"
“Okay, next time you can give me a discount, I’ll still buy from you.” Mother Jiang was easygoing and agreed without hesitation.
"Aunt Jiang, why did you buy so many chickens and ducks all at once?" Liu Ergou stared wide-eyed at the clucking chickens in the cage. Wouldn't that mean an endless supply of eggs?
"Auntie bought these specifically to raise in the fields. They can eat the locust eggs. When you return to the village, take some back with you as a gift from Auntie." Thinking about how hard Liu Ergou had worked to help the mother and daughter, she also wanted to do them a favor.
Upon hearing this, Liu Ergou instinctively wanted to refuse, but remembering what his father had said, he immediately changed his mind and said, "Okay."
Entrance to Hongyang Village.
Everyone stared wide-eyed at the hens on Liu Ergou's oxcart: "Wow, who's so generous to buy so many chickens?"
"Judging from the appearance, it seems to belong to the Jiang family. Didn't Jiang Mi's mother and Jiang Mi go to town this morning? It must have been bought by their family."
"Has the Jiang family become rich? They can't even afford to eat or dress warmly, yet they still want to buy so many chickens and ducks."
…
The villagers of Hongyang Village knew nothing about the Jiang family's wealth, having only recently moved there.
With sweet potato cultivation and meat consumption, everyone felt that the Jiang family was living a prosperous life. After all, the Jiang family had produced two scholars, which was truly enviable.
The villagers of Hongyang Village are kind and honest. They were shocked by the large-scale event, but no one wentssiping about it.
"Jiang Mi's mother, are you planning to start a chicken-raising business by buying so many chickens?" one of the aunties asked curiously while holding a baby. "I heard that raising these chickens is a lot of trouble! Take my advice, return these chickens before that person changes their mind."
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